Short answer: the JBL Flip 6. It ranks #13 of 182 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $114.95; the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) ranks #53, rated 3.6/5, and costs $194, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The JBL Flip 6 is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. At 1.2 lbs (544 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) at 1.5 lbs (680 g). It is rated IP67 against IP55 for the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
Why pick the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II): A compact speaker that plays all around to fill a room, with a speakerphone mic and splash resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 6 lacks. Watch for: RTINGS found it lacks low bass, so there’s little deep thump or rumble.
Buy the JBL Flip 6. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.95 | $194.00 |
| Ranked | #13 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #53 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Bose Connect |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP55 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 6”H x 3.2”W x 3.2”D (152 x 82 x 82 mm) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiator |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL Flip 6: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
- Bose SoundLink Revolve (Series II): reviews by Danny Pops, SoundGuys and RTINGS.
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